In preparation for its 175th Anniversary, Richmond Fair unveiled the first mural celebrating the history of agriculture during its 168th edition in September 2024. This mural was painted by Amanda Bushey and Danny Perkins.
This mural represents the history and progression of agriculture throughout the years. Adding murals to the fairgrounds is a way to make our space more engaging while adding beauty and inspiration through the arts to our surroundings. Younger generations will be able to learn about the history of farming through some of the topics covered in the murals. And for older generations, it will bring back memories.
Richmond Fair is made possible thanks to the financial support of the the Quebec Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under the “Programme d’appui aux expositions agricoles”. The MRC du Val-Saint-François, through the Fonds de soutien aux projets structurants”, as well as many sponsors are also proud contributors to the exhibition and the mural painting project.
Fundraiser for the 2025 Mural
To fundraise for the 2nd mural which will be painted during the summer of 2025 in preparation for this year’s fair, a 5-course supper and casino night will be taking place on May 31st. This mural will be in the dairy barn and half of it will represent the dairy industry while the other half will showcase 4-H. The theme of the supper is from farm to plate. The majority of the ingredients used in all courses will be local. During the casino night there will be blackjack, poker, slot machines, roulette, horse racing. A number of other activities for this evening are also in the planning to create a fun and memorable evening. Full details can be found on the tickets below.
Tickets can be purchased online at: https://secure3.xpayrience.com/expo_richmond_fair?show_id=1742
or by e-mailing adjointeexporichmond@gmail.com or calling Danny Perkins at 819-806-2911 or Rebecca Taylor at 819-471-1944. Tables seat 8 people and there is a discount should anyone want to book a full one.
